Welcome to - SAVP

Welcome to South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP)

SAVP is a subsidiary of NHLS

South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) is situated in Sandringham, Johannesburg. We are the only South African manufacturers of antivenom for the treatment of:

  • Snake
  • Scorpion and
  • Spider envenomation
NHLS Logo
Snake Antivenoms

Africa has some of the most dangerous and venomous snakes in the world. Get your facts and information about the Black Mamba, Boomslang, Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper, Egyptian Cobra and more of Africa's deadly snakes.

Find out what the different symptoms of snake envenomation are.

Read More
NHLS Logo
Spider and Scorpion Antivenoms

Presently, there are 1,200 known species of scorpions in the world—and all of these scorpions are dangerous to some degree.

Many African spiders are generally harmless, there are a few aggressive, venomous, massive, and downright scary spiders living in Africa..

Read More

Fast Facts

The Facts On Spider Bites

Most spiders don't bite humans and only do so if they're provoked.

Facts And Information About Africa's Most Venomous Snakes

Africa has some of the most dangerous and venomous snakes in the world.

Polyvalent Antivenom Specific For :

Black mamba, Green mamba, Jameson's mamba, cape cobra, Snouted cobra, (Egyptian cobra), Forest cobra, Gaboon adder, Mozambique spitting cobra, Puff adder, and Rinkhals.